Overheating

2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
113 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PERCYLANDRUM
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I started with replacing the thermostat then radiator then realize it was the intake manifold gasket. after finishing I change the oil and replaced the coolant it still was overheating. so I replaced the water pump drove it in still is overheating. took it to AutoZone to have the check engine light check they told me it was the camshaft sensor which I will replace today. I know that wouldn't cause it to overheat. can you help please?
Jul 17, 2014 at 10:27 AM
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HMAC300
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have a local pro pressure check the coolant system for an internal leak like a head gasket. you have replaced most of the parts that cause overheating. Another word to the wise, don't believe a thing an auto parts guy tells you about diagnosing a car other than getting a part for your car
Jul 17, 2014 at 12:08 PM
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PERCYLANDRUM
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thanks a lot I will do that.
Jul 17, 2014 at 12:20 PM
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PERCYLANDRUM
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Have one more question I also have a squealing noise coming from around the top intake area after I got everything put back together what you think it can be?
Jul 17, 2014 at 1:19 PM
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HMAC300
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it might be a vacuum leak or a belt problem
Jul 17, 2014 at 4:30 PM
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PERCYLANDRUM
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How can I tell if I have a blown head gasket or crack head and is there anyway other then a compression? And Is there any chance that I didn't torque the lower intake correctly and causing it to continue running hot?
Jul 18, 2014 at 3:40 AM
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HMAC300
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the coolant system needs to be pressure check ed for a cracked head/or gasket. th eintake thing is easy enough to check see if they are loose.
Jul 18, 2014 at 6:31 AM
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PERCYLANDRUM
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Ok thanks!
Jul 18, 2014 at 12:51 PM
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ALEEY DRIVER
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I'm having overheating issues with my car too. What can I do to maintain it and keep it from over heating so often?
Jul 11, 2020 at 4:13 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Unfortunately, you've attached your question to one that is years old.Even though it's the same model car what we need to do is start a new question with all your vehicles information.Please describe anything else you think is what is pertinent we need to know like symptom wise.Here is the new question link:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

After you submit your new question we'll be happy to help.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Jul 12, 2020 at 1:41 AM